Romo ‘very disappointed, upset’ about interception

After working tirelessly over the offseason, training camp and the preseason to become better at ball security, he threw a careless pass that San Francisco intercepted and returned 57 yards into Dallas territory.

Had it not been for some fine play by the defense, Romo could have cost his team possibly seven points.

The miscue came in the first quarter when the game was still scoreless. On second and 8 from the San Francisco 35, Romo threw a pass intended for Kevin Ogletree. Only problem was, he threw it blind with a defender in his face and into double coverage.

Bottom line: It was just the kind of interception he’s trying not to make any more.

“I was very disappointed,” Romo said. “It’s something I pride myself on and something we take very seriously around here. You have to make a better decision under distress. It’s a learning phase for me. When something breaks down on a play that’s long developed on the field, you have to make sure you minimize the mistake. Instead I enhanced it. I’m upset with myself for making that decision.’ ”

Should this be taken as a sign that Romo’s regressing? Probably not, especially since he castigated himself verbally in the locker room. Had he shrugged it off, that would be another matter all together.

For the most part, he’s done a good job protecting the ball in the preseason. Remember, that was his first interception of the season.

But the disappointing thing is that it was all together careless and easily preventable.